The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
There is only one way / to have a happier marred life / and I will learn it soon.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. to have a happier marred life.
Error concept: Wrong adjective usage.
What is wrong: The phrase “happier marred life” is incorrect because “marred” has a negative meaning, which contradicts “happier”.
Grammatical concept: Adjectives should logically fit together to convey the intended meaning. Using “marred” with “happier” is inappropriate.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: The combination of “happier” (positive) and “marred” (negative) creates a contradictory phrase, making the sentence illogical.
How to correct: Replace “marred” with a positive adjective that aligns with “happier”.
Correct phrase/ correction: to have a happier life
Final sentence: There is only one way to have a happier life, and I will learn it soon.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.